Thanks Fraser, yes one of the first things I noticed was the massive fins and huge kype, mean-as look'n fish! Probably why I struggled to turn it in the current, not pellet-fed tail-nippers here, just 100% wild brown! The screen grab from video came out okay in the end, this is one of the only benefits I can see of shooting in 4K... the still you can pull are very high-res. Cheers

Shit you get around Kev! Sounds like a fantastic time, love to see some pics. It sure was a magnificent fish, very big shoulders and an apidose fin that was as big as a coffee mug, it's set a high personal benchmark to beat that's for sure. Hopefully we can manage to cross paths this coming season. Andrew

Congratulations and well done, Andrew. Thank you too, for weighing your fish. The last time I fished the Tongariro and nearby river mouths, I managed a large jack rainbow with a fat belly and large tail. The significant thing about this fish was that I could make a fist and place it in its mouth without catching its teeth. I never weighed this fish nor took photos but released it in good condition. To this day I am still curious about its weight and have never found another with these proportions. Perhaps others on the forum have had similar experiences and can offer their insight.
Again, well done Andrew. Nice to here that you were using your six weight, too.